Wedding Weekend Map Feature: Newport, RI

Happy Monday! Still sharing projects here and there. My latest FAVORITE thing is a "wedding weekend" map/itinerary I executed for a bride having a simply fabulous weekend in Newport, RI... These reference guides become GREAT handouts for guests. Especially your out-of-towners. If you are interested in having a custom map design, please visit our listing on Etsy.

Enjoy the artwork and have good weeks!

Calligraphy Feature: Slanted Layout - Helinda Rook

Hi everyone, I've been buried with work, but came up for air in order to show off some of our latest work. How adorable is this slanted layout? White ink on navy envelopes! Really excited to finish these, I love them. I'll be back soon, take care til' next time. --ct

Calligraphy Feature: Oh So Beautiful Paper

Super excited to share a feature on Oh So Beautiful Paper! Jamie and Aaron's Destination wedding that we worked on last year is making the rounds. We blogged about the feature in Destination Weddings magazine a few weeks back.

Thanks to Made by Kara who designed the invitations and commissioned me for the lettering! --ct

Invitations and hand lettered envelope - Hiatus font in white ink

Another view

Check out the whole feature!

[Jamie & Aaron's Modern Romantic Destination Wedding Invitations]

Michael Jordan Ties the Knot with Former Model Yvette Prieto

Congratulations to the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of all time) and former Chicago Bull, Michael Jordan, who tied the knot over the weekend to longtime companion and former model Yvette Prieto. Michael is currently the owner of the Charlotte Bobcats NBA franchise and led the Bulls to 6 championships in 8 years back in the 90's. 

This lavish, 300-400 guest (!), star studded event was attended by celebrities from the likes of Tiger Woods to Spike Lee to Ahmad Rashad. Former teammate Scottie Pippen, with his wife Larsa were also spotted, along with former New York Knick great, Patrick Ewing. It was held in Palm Beach, Florida at Bethesda by the Sea Episcopal Church.  

The groom wore a black tuxedo and his bride wore a French silk voile corseted sheer sheath gown by J’Aton Couture, embellished with Swarovski Crystals.

Reception tent was MASSIVE. It looks like a complex, wow.

From l to r: Larsa and Scottie Pippen, M.J.'s mother, Patrick Ewing.
Credit: Uri Schanker/Getty via NBA.SI.com.

Potpourri Friday: 3 Things Making Me Smile This Week

Great week for us... That shining yellow globe in the sky was visible for the most part here in Chicago (amazing what a difference in mood the sun will make), we hit all of our deadlines and have already shut down May in terms of deliverables.

There are three things making me smile that I wanted to share before we trot off into the weekend. Please enjoy yourselves and I'll be back on Monday! --ct

I'm speaking to 5th and 6th graders next week at Warren Palm Elementary School's Career Day!
Yeah! We are going to have some lettering fun! 

A colleague recommended Astrid.com to me recently and between the online interface and its mobile app, I have FINALLY found some project management software that fits my business. Highly recommended.

After getting blown out in game one of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. the Brooklyn Nets, the Chicago Bulls bounced back and are leading the series 2-1 with the next showdown on Saturday at home. Order has been restored. #SeeRed

Day of Wedding Stationery Feature: Mary and Sean

Congratulations, you guys looked great!
Photography by: © Argyle Photography

Wanted to take the time to share some wedding stationery signage and other "day of" stationery we executed for Mary and Sean Depp last year. 

Mary was a great client. Super creative and really drove a lot of these elements. It was the first time we'd actually done some of these materials and it further underlined the fact that "signage" was fast becoming a solid line item in your wedding paper budget!

How adorable were these signs? Flip flops in baskets for tired guests feet. I fell in love with these and actually added them to the Etsy shop as a printable. 

"In lieu of" a favor cards... Letting guests know that donations have been made in their names.

I've done two of these since this one sign. Too cute! Let guests know about the Portrait Booth!

Tented place cards... Very elegant.

Let us know what unique signage you managed to use on your big day!
--ct

Design Element Trend: The Bridal Party as Silhouettes

Silhouettes are getting more and more popular this season! Consider using silhouettes to represent your wedding party on your day of stationery. First the trend was going towards indicating how the bridal party is related to the couple, now another step is being taken to indicate them as little "people". So much fun.

Enjoy the pics, and have good weeks! --ct

For ordering information, please visit our new Etsy listing!

Schedule featuring silhouettes